OKLAHOMA CITY – The self-serving prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled to give a speech today before the U.S. Congress, following yesterday’s speech before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a right-leaning, pro-Israel lobby.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- While many people will be focusing on romance this upcoming weekend, it’s significant in another way as well. This weekend, February 13-15, marks the tenth annual Evolution Weekend, an event meant to help bridge the gap between science and religion at a personal level.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Paseo Arts District of Oklahoma City offers a monthly art walk on the first Friday of each month. Every First Friday the galleries at Paseo offer guest artist’ exhibits, live music and refreshments.

OKLAHOMA CITY - From the standpoint of pure entertainment, The Imitation Game does not disappoint. For those who enjoy films that make them think, this one can be described not only as intelligent but also engrossing.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Instead of spending the whole evening hearing campaign talking points, one candidate forum on Thursday night had candidates spending most of their time listening to small group discussions from citizens.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Hundreds of men, women, and children converged on the steps of the State Capitol on Saturday morning to raise their voices in protest of domestic violence. The rally was held in support of House Bill 1166, also known as Sandy's Law, filed earlier this week by State Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma State Election board is reporting that 1,604 provisional ballots were submitted during the November 4th statewide election, which is less than 1/5 of a percent of the total votes cast. Ten years ago a total of 2,615 provisional ballots were submitted but only 7.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With a near-capacity audience, that from behind reminded one attendee of a field of cotton - due to all the white-haired folks in the sanctuary - neoconservative author and regular Fox News pundit Stephen F.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Oklahoma City’s strategy offers an excellent model for other communities seeking to guide their long term futures. But it is neither the only approach nor the most common one. Most cities find it difficult to commit to a vision involving major expen

LAVERNE, Okla. – It was not difficult in the slightest to piece together why this city was voted as the Best Fourth of July Fireworks Display through Red Dirt Report’s first annual Best of Oklahoma promotion, Rusty’s Favorites 2014.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Dan Short has an extensive history in corporate and non-profit leadership roles. Upon personal reflection of his professional goals Dan states, “Years ago I had made a promise not to seek leadership.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Never has the term “creative license” been more relevant than when it comes to the world of fanfiction. I myself stumbled into reading, and then later writing, about a year ago at my friend’s insistence.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Many Oklahoma students got an up-close and personal civics lesson when thousands of concerned parents, students, teachers, and school administrators rallied at the south entrance of the Oklahoma State Capitol Wednesday morning.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Most, if not all, Oklahomans are aware of the dramatic increase in the number of earthquakes we’ve experienced since the beginning of the last decade, and debate is raging about the connection between hydrocarbon exploration and production (E&P) and the occurrence

OKLAHOMA CITY - On July 7th, Dads and Tiger’s Jaw came to the Conservatory on Western and were met by a slew of young and excited fans. It was one of the busiest shows I’ve been to at the conservatory and I had high hopes, but the show started off on the wrong foot.

EL RENO, Okla. - The Common Education committee voted 11 to 4 to pass to HB-1380 this Monday. The bills author, Rep. Dan Fisher from district 60, presented his testimony and talked about how the state needs to prevent local districts from accessing advanced placement (AP) history courses. Rep....

NELLORE, India - Located in a lush area of southeastern India, the district of Andhra Pradesh is known not only for its large rice fields, banana groves and tobacco fields but also its high poverty rate.

NELLORE, India -- As President Barack Obama moves into lame duck presidency mode following this week’s State of the Union address, he will be visiting Delhi, located in northern India, and surrounding areas, beginning this Saturday and concluding on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Recently, social media has reported that a trio of dragons could be seen dancing to the sound of exploding firecrackers in the Asian District neighborhood of Oklahoma City in commemoration of the Chinese new year- the Year of the Goat - and groups of people have gathered in...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Loyd Benson served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives as a Democratic representative from Frederick in southwest Oklahoma from 1984 through 2002 and served as a Speaker of the House from 1997 through 2001.

LOCUST GROVE, Okla. - Friday the 13th is not a day of misfortune. It's the day Irene Koelsch, Locust Grove's oldest citizen, was born 101 years ago in February. She celebrated this time with pastries and a passel of relatives.

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - Her 15-year-old daughter has no memory of her. She was just an infant when her mother was murdered nearly 15 years ago. On Nov. 16, 2000, Nancy Helmle Probst, age 32, was killed in her Midwest City home in the light of day.

NORMAN, Okla. – When kids got to the Oklahoma County Boys and Girl’s Club on Feb. 26, they had no idea they would be meeting a superhero. The cast of Marvel Universe LIVE assembled at the club with inflatable obstacle courses of super hero proportions.

NORMAN, Okla. - The first step in revitalizing an area of the city is for someone to envision the community better. Buy for Less stores and Shiloh Camp joined hands for a better Northeast Oklahoma City with an art and essay contest for school-age dreamers.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- For the past several days I’ve been watching and reading about the events in Ferguson, Missouri, trying to get a handle on what’s happening in the shooting of Michael Brown and its violent aftermath.

STILWELL, Okla. -- Anyone who has ever had an out of control teenager can empathize with the scenario in this column. Many parents have tried to find a way to keep their child from driving too fast and putting their life in danger.

STILWELL, Okla. -- Over the years I have seen guys that like to tinker with their cars. It is easy to identify them; usually they will have the hood up on their car whether they are at home or at the local Wal-Mart parking lot.

SHAWNEE, Okla. —Tensions continue to grow in Oklahoma state prisons as now even fewer officers are guarding offenders due to turnover and restricted overtime. Without enough officers, convicts can escape more easily and perpetuate violence on inmates and prison staff.

OKLAHOMA CITY - While the controversial techniques that Oklahoma and other states have used to administer the death penalty have been hotly debated, the larger issue is whether or not capital punishment should be administered at all.

EDMOND, Okla. – If you’re a full time college student working two jobs like me, or maybe you're just working two jobs and paying bills, you know the importance of saving a penny here and there. And stretching a dollar can save you in the long run.

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